Emre Yumlu 
For years, the Web3 gaming community has been waiting for a true AAA MMORPG that delivers breathtaking quality, a living economy, and a story worth getting lost in. Players no longer want “farm-and-dump” schemes; they want a universe they can genuinely enjoy, form real friendships in, and transition smoothly from Web2 habits into Web3 ownership.
Space Nation (OIK) is that game.
After three years of development and a $40 million budget, Space Nation Online launches as a cinematic space-opera MMO that blends Hollywood-level storytelling with a fully on-chain economy. Led by legendary director Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, 2012, Moonfall) and a veteran team of MMORPG developers and Web3 economists, the project strikes the perfect balance between Play-for-Fun (P4F) and Play-to-Earn (P2E). The result is an experience that feels like a next-gen EVE Online meets Star Citizen, but built from the ground up for blockchain ownership and sustainability.
At the heart of this ever-expanding universe sits the $OIK utility token (1 billion total supply, 84.25 million circulating at TGE), powering rewards, access, payments, and governance across the entire ecosystem.
In Space Nation Online, humanity’s homeworld is dying. Players fight, build, trade, and forge alliances in a massive persistent galaxy. The universe will keep expanding with NIO (AI-agent sandbox), AI First Mate assistants, spin-off games, TV series, animated shows, novels, and a full creator platform. Welcome to the oasis.
What is Space Nation?
Space Nation is a AAA Web3 space-opera MMORPG designed to become a living digital nation for over 100 million players and AI citizens. It combines classic MMO depth with true asset ownership, cross-game interoperability, and a token economy that actually rewards long-term participation instead of short-term speculation.
The $OIK token is the lifeblood of the ecosystem: it’s used for in-game purchases, staking rewards, governance voting, exclusive access, and as the main currency for creators (Web3 builders) who expand the universe.
The flagship title, Space Nation Online, is just the beginning. The broader vision includes:
- AI First Mate – personal AI companions for every captain
- NIO – a sandbox sci-fi world built for AI agents
- Spin-off games – shooters, tower defense, TCGs, location-based games
- Transmedia franchise – TV series, Zeoy animation, novels
- Creator Platform – infrastructure for third-party developers and AI/IP builders
Value flows in a closed loop: fans spend $OIK → creators earn $OIK → treasury captures revenue → buybacks & new incentives keep the flywheel spinning.
Space Nation Online – The Core Experience
Built over three years with a $40M war chest, Space Nation Online is a true AAA title with cinematic production values (thanks to Roland Emmerich’s involvement). The story follows humanity’s exodus as Earth faces destruction, forcing players to colonize, fight, and rebuild across the stars.
It’s designed from day one to feel like a premium game first and a blockchain game second — seamless onboarding for Web2 players, deep progression for veterans, and real ownership for everyone.
$OIK Token Details
- Token Name: Space Nation OIK
- Ticker: $OIK
- Total Supply: 1,000,000,000
- Initial Circulating Supply: 84,250,000
- Networks: Ethereum + Immutable zkEVM
- TGE: March 12, 2025 @ 10:00 UTC
OIK Tokenomics – Built for a Decade, Not a Pump
Roughly 50%+ of all $OIK goes directly to players and community contributors over the next 10 years.
Major allocations:
- Gameplay Rewards (44–50% over 10 years) – weekly distributions via Proof of Contribution (POC)
- Ecosystem Growth & Creator Funds
- Marketing & Partnerships
- Early Investors (Seed/Seed+/Private)
- Advisors
- Core Team (long vesting)
- Liquidity
The economy is engineered for sustainability: revenue from in-game marketplaces, rentals, auctions, and premium services flows back into staking pools and buybacks.
Proof of Contribution (POC) – Fair & Transparent Rewards
Every week, Space Nation Online distributes hundreds of thousands of $OIK based on actual contribution:
- In-game activity & achievements
- Asset ownership
- Staking amount (POC Boost)
Staking $OIK also unlocks:
- Share of Auction House & Rental Market fees (50% of all transaction revenue redistributed)
- Early access and co-production rights to the 2026 Space Nation TV series
- Exclusive Space Nation Club benefits (discounts, airdrops, event invites, custom content)
$OIK Utility – Three Core Pillars
- Access & Privileges – staking unlocks boosted rewards, fee sharing, and VIP perks
- Payments – in-game store, subscriptions, NFT/asset trading, creator monetization
- Governance – stake → veOIK → vote in the DAO alongside elected Guardians
Partners and Media
Space Nation is a project progressing with strong and experienced partners in both the gaming and Web3 worlds. These collaborations enable the game to reach a wider global audience and strengthen its technological infrastructure. The project is supported by a large ecosystem of investors, media, and incubation support.
Partners
- Oh Gamers – Incubation support.
- Foresight Ventures – Invested on March 6, 2023.
Media Supporters
- Immutable
- IGN
- Deadline
- VentureBeat (VB)
- Blockchain Gamer
Space Nation (OIK) Team
Behind Space Nation is a highly experienced core team from both Hollywood and the gaming industry. This team combines AAA-quality MMO development experience with Web3 economics and blockchain infrastructure, bringing the project to a unique level. Each player plays a critical role in shaping both the game’s creative world and technological architecture. Founder and Management Team
- Jerome Wu – Founder & CEO
- Roland Emmerich – Founder & Co-Creator
- Tony Tang – Founder & Game Director
- Marco Weber – Founder & CSO
- Xin Wang – CTO
- Josh Zhou – Chief Economist
- Barry Hoffman – CMO
Official Links
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